MOPPING up began in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday after a tornado killed 21 and left 309 injured in Kokstad, Mount Ayliff and Tabankulu on Monday. SABC TV news reports that most of the dead were crushed when the walls of their homes collapsed. Others were hit by flying corrugated iron while fleeing their houses. Power and electricity were cut, and vehicles were pushed around in the storm. Thousands were left destitute when livestock were killed by flying pieces of debris. Police estimate about 95% of those living in the Mount Ayliff and Tabankulu areas have been left homeless. The Red Cross is working with other agencies to provide temporary shelter as well as food and clothing for those affected. The army also offered tents for the homeless.